Easy 5 Minute Boston Brown Bread Healthy Low Fat Recipe

Craving delicious Boston Brown Bread but short on time? This recipe delivers authentic flavor in just 5 minutes of prep! Enjoy a healthier, low-fat, egg-free, and cholesterol-conscious version of your favorite canned bread. This recipe is incredibly quick to mix (5 minutes prep!), with a short resting time before baking. Feel free to experiment – using all whole wheat flour or a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose works perfectly. For a perfectly greased pan, check out our helpful tip in recipe #78579! Get ready to enjoy a warm, wholesome loaf in under an hour.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 253.3 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 3.8 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy 5 Minute Boston Brown Bread Healthy Low Fat

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How to Make Easy 5 Minute Boston Brown Bread Healthy Low Fat

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. (See recipe #78579 for greasing tips)
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ cup packed light brown sugar.
  4. Add 1 cup molasses and 1 cup buttermilk. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup raisins or chopped dates (or your favorite add-ins!).
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

1g

Carbs

18g

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